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    Home » Recipes » American

    Updated: Jun 7, 2022 by Marc · 60 Comments

    Spicy Corn Fritters

    These shallow fried spicy corn fritters are filled with bits of sweet corn surrounded by a spicy curry batter.
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    Earlier this year I was up in Boston for a trade show and had some amazing corn fritters at Legal Test Kitchen. I've been meaning to come up with my own take on them, but somehow summer slid by like a penguin on melting ice. In a last ditch attempt to wring a few more morsels of summer out of the farmers market, I picked up some of the season's last sweet corn and set out to come up with my own fritters.

    My goal was to create a spicy corn fritter that's light and crispy on the outside, and chock full of sweet corn on the inside. To contrast the sweetness of the corn, I added some cilantro, chilies and garam masala which also gave it an Indian flair. It's quick and simple to throw together, and if you happen to have one of these, stripping the corn off the cob becomes a tidy task that ends with all the corn in a little container rather than all over your kitchen floor.

    The nice thing about these corn fritters is that they can be served straight from the pan with a sprinkle of sea salt and a drizzle of lime juice, but they're also good reheated along with some chana masala. I've even made little sandwiches out of them with a bit of mango chutney and cheese in between two hot fritters.

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    Spicy Corn Fritters

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    Ingredients 

    • 2 corn ears of , kernels removed with a sharp knife
    • 3 scallions sliced thin
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro minced
    • chilies a couple minced red
    • 1 egg large
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (less if you use regular salt)
    • 1 tablespoon garam masala toasted
    • black pepper
    • ½ cups flour
    • ¼ cups cornstarch
    • ⅓ water (+ more as needed) (+ more as needed)

    Instructions

    • Add the corn, scallions, cilantro, chilies, and egg into a bowl. Put the baking powder, salt, garam masala, pepper, and flour cornstarch in seperate bowl and whisk together. Add to the the vegetable mixture then stir in ⅓ C water until just combined (do not overmix).
    • Heat a skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Add ⅛" of oil to the pan and drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, using the bottom of the spoon to smooth the tops. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and fry the other side.
    • Serve by themselves or with a side of mango or tamarind chutney.
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    1. Miranda says

      October 14, 2009 at 3:32 pm

      Wow. You are so creative. This reminds me of german potato cakes, but with corn. SO YUMMY!

      Reply
    2. lo says

      October 14, 2009 at 5:28 pm

      Those corn fritters look mad good... but I'm eyeing up that stew with the okra next door. Good stuff, no?

      Reply
    3. Cynthia says

      October 14, 2009 at 7:06 pm

      I actually have 2 ears of corn in my fridge and am definitely going to try this!

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    4. lo says

      October 14, 2009 at 9:28 pm

      Those corn fritters look mad good... but I'm eyeing up that stew with the okra next door. Good stuff, no?

      Reply
    5. Joan Nova says

      October 14, 2009 at 9:41 pm

      When I was in Boston I walked right past Legal Test Kitchen to a place called "No Name", supposedly known for authentic fresh fish. What a mistake!

      Your take on their corn fritters looks wonderful...and now I'm doubly sorry I walked past that door.

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    6. Joan Nova says

      October 15, 2009 at 1:41 am

      When I was in Boston I walked right past Legal Test Kitchen to a place called "No Name", supposedly known for authentic fresh fish. What a mistake!

      Your take on their corn fritters looks wonderful...and now I'm doubly sorry I walked past that door.

      Reply
    7. Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says

      October 15, 2009 at 6:12 am

      Here I was thinking corn fritters are corn fritters are corn fritters and you come along and make a fun twist on them. I like the sound of garam masala in the batter, they look good and crisp too, not stodgy at all. nice one! 😀

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    8. Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says

      October 15, 2009 at 10:12 am

      Here I was thinking corn fritters are corn fritters are corn fritters and you come along and make a fun twist on them. I like the sound of garam masala in the batter, they look good and crisp too, not stodgy at all. nice one! 😀

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    9. Marc Matsumoto says

      October 16, 2009 at 1:36 am

      I've never tried it, but it should, you'll need to add more water though.

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    10. Muneeba says

      October 18, 2009 at 5:26 pm

      I love the flavor profiles in this ... my family would get addicted to these pretty quick!

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    11. We Are Never Full says

      October 18, 2009 at 9:16 pm

      love this... if these were on an appetizer tray i'd be following the waiter around all night.

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    12. Muneeba says

      October 18, 2009 at 9:26 pm

      I love the flavor profiles in this ... my family would get addicted to these pretty quick!

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    13. We Are Never Full says

      October 19, 2009 at 1:16 am

      love this... if these were on an appetizer tray i'd be following the waiter around all night.

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    14. The Duo Dishes says

      October 20, 2009 at 1:43 am

      The spicier the better please. More more more.

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    15. The Duo Dishes says

      October 20, 2009 at 5:43 am

      The spicier the better please. More more more.

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    16. jessica says

      October 20, 2009 at 2:16 pm

      Mmm, I love the idea of the corn fritter sandwiches, and I never knew about the corn strippers. I just make a mess cutting corn off the cob.

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    17. jessica says

      October 20, 2009 at 6:16 pm

      Mmm, I love the idea of the corn fritter sandwiches, and I never knew about the corn strippers. I just make a mess cutting corn off the cob.

      Reply
    18. Jonathan says

      October 23, 2009 at 9:07 am

      So, I guess it's too late for these? is there any corn left? I even have a corn stripper! 🙁

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    19. Jonathan says

      October 23, 2009 at 1:07 pm

      So, I guess it's too late for these? is there any corn left? I even have a corn stripper! 🙁

      Reply
    20. Meeta says

      October 27, 2009 at 7:25 am

      oh amazing these truly look sensational and garam masala adds true sice to it!

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    21. Meeta says

      October 27, 2009 at 11:25 am

      oh amazing these truly look sensational and garam masala adds true sice to it!

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    22. My Sweet and Savory says

      November 07, 2009 at 10:47 pm

      I am a big corn fritter fan but I have never made them, really spicy. You have the best recipes. Thanks.

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    23. My Sweet and Savory says

      November 08, 2009 at 2:47 am

      I am a big corn fritter fan but I have never made them, really spicy. You have the best recipes. Thanks.

      Reply
    24. Robert says

      November 24, 2009 at 4:59 pm

      Does anyone know how much this recipie yields?

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    25. Robert says

      November 24, 2009 at 8:59 pm

      Does anyone know how much this recipie yields?

      Reply
    26. Jules says

      December 22, 2009 at 6:31 am

      I made these last night, and wow they were great! The first batch in hot plentiful oil was the best, for the second i let the oil get too cold and they were slightly less nice. Don't worry is the batter tastes overseasoned, it will work out great in the pan. Thanks for the recipe, it was great!

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    27. Jules says

      December 22, 2009 at 10:31 am

      I made these last night, and wow they were great! The first batch in hot plentiful oil was the best, for the second i let the oil get too cold and they were slightly less nice. Don't worry is the batter tastes overseasoned, it will work out great in the pan. Thanks for the recipe, it was great!

      Reply
    28. Javed Akhter says

      December 03, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      marveloous marvellous no more comments

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    29. Jean Buckley says

      May 21, 2019 at 10:26 am

      Delicious!! I topped them with a sauce of yogurt mixed with masala chili sauce. Thank you!

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      • Marc Matsumoto says

        May 23, 2019 at 4:59 pm

        Hi Jean, I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed them!

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